Pirated Ronaldo

Chapter 265 Roy Keane and Queiroz
"The Red Devils' Champions League journey in the new season has begun, and fans are worried that La Liga referees will hold grudges."

This is an article from The Times of England, targeting the old score between Manchester United and Luis Medina 40 years ago.

In fact, Luis Medina is more than just at odds with Manchester United?If it is said that Manchester United is listed as the least favorite team of the "pig head referee" among all European clubs, then the least favorite player is Luis Figo, and Ronaldo, Manchester United's new season aid, is also called by the media As Figo's successor.

Luis Medina is a veteran referee in European football. He has never deliberately concealed his "dislike" for Manchester United and Figo. He has repeatedly talked about his career as a player and referee in public. It is those two things that are wronged.

For a referee who takes "fairness" as his professional requirement, this can indeed be said to be outspoken.

However, Luis Medina has a stubborn personality. Anyway, he is about to turn 65 years old and is about to retire from the referee circle, so he acts more and more without scruples.

In a sense, UEFA should not let Luis? Medina to referee the game involving Manchester United.

Manchester United raised doubts as early as they learned that Luis Medina would officiate their first game of the Champions League. However, everyone knows that this kind of doubt can only cause a certain amount of public opinion pressure on Luis Medina. It will not lead to UEFA re-appointing a referee.

On August 8, the Hungarian team Debreson arrived in Manchester. Since this team does not have any big-name stars, and Manchester United has experienced too many European competitions, the whole Manchester seems to be calm, except for the media following up Reporting some news about Debreson's preparations, the Red Devils fans don't care about the Hungarians who came to Manchester.

However, when Luis Medina arrived in Manchester as a member of the referee team on the day of the game on August 8, the scene was much more lively.

"Fair! Just! What Manchester United needs is to be treated fairly!"

This is the slogan played by the Red Devils fans who rushed to the airport to "greet" UEFA officials and coaching staff.

In other words, since Manchester United showed momentum in the warm-up match of the new season, the resistance among the fans has quickly dissipated, and the Red Devils fans have become united and motivated again. Tickets for the German stadium were sold out early as usual, forming a situation where tickets were hard to find.

In England, although the cost of entering the stadium to watch the game is not cheap, the fans have already formed a habit. The most loyal fans usually buy the club's season package, and it is of course a very important thing to go to the stadium to support the team. .

It can be said that football is an integral part of life for many English people.

When strangers from England meet, they talk about football the most besides the weather. If any Englishman does not have a thick stack of tickets and the autographs of many of his favorite stars, he is simply ashamed to say that he is fan!
"Mr. Medina, England fans are very worried about your attitude towards Manchester United. Can you respond to the fans on this issue?"

"What do you think of Manchester United's introduction of Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal in the new season?"

"Excuse me, several stars in Barcelona and Real Madrid have made comments that are not satisfied with your law enforcement. Do you think their views are correct?"

Of course, in line with the principle of "everything is for England", the English media never let go of any chance to vaccinate Luis Medina, and began to bombard the controversial referee just as he walked out of the airport Indiscriminate bombing.

It can be said that this is a treatment that even the Italian bald referee Corina did not have!
Before the game started, Luis Medina turned himself into one of the protagonists of this UEFA Champions League qualifying match!

"I don't think I'm not qualified to be the referee of this game, so I don't think I need to respond to the fans' doubts! Cristiano Ronaldo? Oh, I know there is such a player, he used to be called Ronaldo?...I don't know much about him, I don't have any opinions...Not satisfied? I am a referee, and it is impossible to satisfy everyone. If anyone questions me, I have raised it with the UEFA referee committee!"

Luis Medina was obviously impatient with the English reporters' questions, but obviously, this guy enjoyed being the center of public opinion.

What a referee with personality!

On the one hand, he showed an expression of "you are all talking nonsense", on the other hand, he dawdled in front of the reporters and fans, and was the last one to step on the bus prepared by Manchester United for UEFA officials and referees... This is a referee with a strong desire to perform!
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Manchester United's first game, the weather on this day is not good, there will be light to moderate rain from the evening to the middle of the night.

This is the bad thing about England. There is far more rain than in continental Europe. Manchester, where Manchester United is located, is located in the northwest of England. Compared with the Thames River Basin in the south, it is slightly better, but generally speaking, it is also a temperate marine climate with mild and rainy weather all year round. , although there are few downpours, but the climate is humid, and it often rains for more than an hour.

Moderate rain is considered a rare "heavy rain" in this city, which brings some uncertainties to the upcoming competition.

Ferguson didn't announce the list of players until the day of the game. Unfortunately, Ronando was not selected for the starting 11 list.

Goalkeeper: No. 19 Edwin van der Sar

Forwards: No. 11 Ryan Giggs, No. 10 Ruud van Nistelrooy, No. 8 Wayne Rooney
Midfielders: No. 18 Paul Scholes, No. 16 Roy Keane, No. 24 Darren Fletcher

Defenders: No. 27 Miguel Silvestre, No. 5 Rio Ferdinand, No. 26 John O'Shea, No. 2 Gary Neville

Among the seven players on the bench, Ferguson chose three forwards: Alan Smith, Giuseppe Rossi, and Ronaldo. In this way, the only forward who didn't even sit on the bench was the Frenchman Luis Saha... Teenager Giuseppe Rossi actually replaced Luis Saha's position, which is somewhat puzzling.

Two hours before the game, Manchester United took the bus to Old Trafford.

"Hey! Everyone cheer up, the only thing we have to do is to hit the ball into the Hungarians' goal! The Hungarians will definitely not be able to stop our offensive!"

The one who spoke was team captain Roy Keane. He did not participate in the team's "Asia tour". He was very energetic and energetic.

In the team, Roy Keane is always high-spirited. He and Ferguson are like a pair of partners. When Ferguson shows an amiable appearance, Roy Keane will use a stricter tone to ask his teammates Be more serious, and when Ferguson shows the fierce side of the old Scottish man, Roy Keane will comfort his teammates like a big brother.

It can be said that Roy Keane has already adapted to the position of "coach" in advance, and he is known as the "little coach" in the team.

"Roy, our striker line should not be a big problem today. The key is the back line. You must pay attention to arranging the defense against Debreson's big center. It is raining today, and it is very likely that Debreson will play a long pass. Big!"

Queiroz, who was sitting next to Ferguson, looked back casually to remind Roy Keane.

The Hungarian Debrecen team definitely has no obvious advantage over Manchester United in terms of overall tactics. The only thing that makes people a little worried is that they have two very tall centers with good impact. Therefore, the assistant Coach Queiroz reminded Roy Keane to guard against the opponent's center forward, which is normal behavior.

"Well, I see, Coach Queiroz. Both Ferdinand and O'Shea will keep a close eye on their center forward. My main task today is to cut off the connection between their midfielder and striker... The Hungarians can't easily pass the ball. Hang it into the restricted area!"

The communication between Queiroz and Roy Keane is normal, but it is precisely this normality that makes many people look sideways!

Even Ferguson subconsciously glanced at Queiroz next to him!

People at the Manchester United club, who doesn't know that Queiroz and Roy Keane have always been at odds, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are rivals. How did they suddenly become harmonious today?
In other words, after the 2002 World Cup, Queiroz stepped down as the coach of the South African national team and came to Manchester United as an assistant coach. A year later, Real Madrid sent an invitation to Queiroz. At that time, Real Madrid already had Zidane, Ronaldo, Beckham , Figo and a group of superstars, Queiroz could not refuse such a temptation and signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid. However, no one could have imagined that after only ten months, Real Madrid dismissed Queiroz in advance on the grounds of management errors.

On July 2004, 7, Queiroz became Manchester United's first "sign-in" star very funnyly. He signed a three-year contract with Manchester United again and became Ferguson's assistant.

At that time, Manchester United captain Roy Keane expressed his dissatisfaction on an informal occasion: "What Manchester United needs is players. Walter Smith (temporary assistant at the end of the season) has done a good job. Do we have to use Portuguese?"

Roy Keane's statement made Ferguson and Queiroz very unhappy!

That season, Manchester United lost the league title again, and was 15 points behind by Arsenal in season points for the first time. It can be said that it was the worst season since the reform of the Premier League. Teamed up to win back the league title in the 2002-03 season.

Roy Keane's words were very unwise. He not only offended Queiroz to death, but also made Ferguson dissatisfied.

Roy Keane, for example, thinks temporary assistant Walter Smith is doing a good job, so who should be held accountable for Manchester United trailing Arsenal by 15 points?That is undoubtedly Ferguson himself!Because only Ferguson or Walter Smith are qualified to take responsibility.

No wind, no waves, the contradiction between Roy Keane and Queiroz, in essence, who should be Ferguson's successor.

After the 2002 World Cup, Roy Keane has expressed his desire to retire many times. Many people think that he should change his job at Manchester United to take over Ferguson's class.

In any case, the summer of 2004 was the time when the conflict between Roy Keane and Queiroz was fully exposed. In front of all the coaches and players, and communicated calmly, does this mean that they have reconciled?

(End of this chapter)